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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,003.96, 13,489.07 and 5,295.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,003.96, 13,489.07 and 5,295.11 is: 7,932.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,003.96 : 13,489.07 = 5,295.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,003.96/13,489.07 = 5,295.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,003.96x = 13,489.07 × 5,295.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,003.96x = 71,426,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,426,015.53/9,003.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,932.73

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